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Staff Accountant - Peoria, IL

Staff Accountant - Peoria, IL

ELM Utility ServicesPeoria, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION'S ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS :

ELMis seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting team in our Peoria, ILcorporate office. As a Staff Accountant yourprimary focus will be to support the accounting needs of our ELM UtilityServices and ELM LaunchPoint Software Systems operating units. ELM Utility Services operates in amulti-state environment with operations in 13 states. You will work across the company buildingcross-functional relationships and becoming a valued business partner to theoperations team. As part of a flat organizationalhierarchy, you will interact with senior leaders frequently. Quality, organization, attention to detail, accuratework product, excellent customer service and a focus on continuous improvement arecritical. This role will help to support the continued growthof our company. Generally, office hoursare 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm M-F.

Your specific duties in this rolewill include :

  • Lead monthly close.
  • Account reconciliations, journal entries and accountvariance analysis.
  • Prepare monthly financial and management reports.
  • Manage fixed assets and leases, including relatedreporting.
  • Prepare quarterly Customer P&L managementreporting.
  • Lead 1099 year-end reporting.
  • Lead annual inventory true up.
  • Manage company-wide corporate credit card program.
  • Assist with annual financial audit & other auditsas needed.
  • Assist with annual budgeting process.
  • Vendor data management.
  • Assist with state and local filings.
  • Assist other accounting team members as needed.
  • Special projects as needed

GENERALQUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree majoring in Accounting, CPApreferred.
  • 1-3 years experience from Public Accounting and / or CorporateAccounting roles.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks desired.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Wordand PowerPoint.
  • Working knowledge of Emburse Certify expense trackingsoftware a plus.
  • Experience with fixed asset tracking software.
  • Ability to work independently, accurately and balancemultiple conflicting priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills,along with attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to developworking relationships remotely.

    • Employee Benefits :

    As a StaffAccountant with ELM Utility Services, you will be part of one of the largestand most respected companies in the utility locating industry. We are a family-owned company where we knowyou by name and ensure that you have all the necessary training and support to performyour job well. ELM is a great place tobuild your career, as many of our management and executive team have beenpromoted from within the organization. In addition to professional development andadvancement opportunities, we also offer excellent compensation and acomprehensive benefits package.

    ELM offersa full benefits package including :

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid and voluntary life insurance / disabilityoptions
  • Paid-Time Off accrual (PTO) / Sick Time
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • All necessary company equipment provided
  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Accountoptions
  • 401(k) plan
  • Annual Reviews with the potential for increases
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • WE ARE AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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